Giant Food – Donation Requests | Gift Cards, Product Donations & Support for Local Community Events

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Organization: Giant Foods

About the Funder

Giant Food is committed to strengthening communities across the Mid-Atlantic region through donations, partnerships, and local impact initiatives. Their Donation Requests Program provides support to nonprofit organizations working to improve food access, promote health and wellness, and enhance community life.

Giant supports charitable activities through in-kind product donations, gift cards, and event support, helping nonprofits deliver programs and raise critical funds.

What This Program Funds

Giant Food provides in-kind donations only — not cash grants.

Support may include:

1. Gift Cards

Used for:

Fundraisers (raffles, auctions)
Program supplies
Food purchases for events or client needs

2. Product Donations

Giant may donate:

Non-perishable food items
Grocery products
Bottled water or snacks for community programs
Supplies needed for events or service projects

3. Community Event Support

Support is considered for:

Local health and wellness events
Charity runs, walks, and fairs
School and nonprofit community programs

Giant prioritizes events that promote health, nutrition, food access, and community well-being.

Eligibility

Eligible organizations must:

Be a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, school, or qualified community organization
Serve communities within Giant Food’s operating region
Request support for charitable purposes only
Submit a complete request via the online form

Giant generally does not support:

Individuals
Political or lobbying organizations
Religious entities unless programs are open to all
Requests for cash donations

Funding Amounts

Support varies depending on:

Event size and purpose
Community impact
Product availability
Alignment with Giant’s giving priorities

Giant does not publish minimum or maximum values for donations.

Deadline

Requests must be submitted at least 4 weeks before the needed date or event.

Applications are accepted year-round.

Geographic Focus

Giant Food supports organizations in its Mid-Atlantic service region:

Maryland
Virginia
Delaware
Washington, D.C.

Organizations outside this footprint are not eligible.

Application Process

Visit the Giant Food Donations page
Complete the online donation request form
Provide:
- Nonprofit and contact information
- Event or program details
- Type of support requested (gift cards or product)
Submit 4 weeks before the event
Giant reviews and responds via email